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Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme

Launched on 15th August 1972, "Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme" is a Pension Scheme by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The scheme provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they are no more alive, and to the families or martyrs.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Home Affairs
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsPension, Freedom Fighter, Prisoner

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